For a wedding with 250 guests in the Grand Rapids MI, the estimated total cost is around $40,360 - $49,328. This budget is a comprehensive estimate based on local averages for all vendor categories.
On average, the cost per guest for a wedding in Grand Rapids MI is approximately $179. With a guest count of 250, this is a key factor in the total estimated budget of $40,360 - $49,328.
The average wedding cost in Grand Rapids MI is currently trending higher than the national average. The estimated budget of $40,360 - $49,328 reflects the specific spending by other couples in the local area.
The estimated cost for the groom's attire and any rentals for the wedding party is $190 - $232.
| Attire & Accessories Cost |
$190 - $232 |
0.5% |
|
Tuxedo/suit/other Rent/purchase
|
$190 - $232 |
0.5% |
The average cost for a wedding cake to serve 250 guests in Grand Rapids MI is $933 - $1,141. This price can vary based on the complexity of the design and flavors.
In the Grand Rapids MI area and for this wedding, expect wedding cake pricing to be around $4 - $5 per slice.
| Bakery Cost |
$933 - $1,141 |
2.3% |
|
Wedding Cake/dessert
|
$933 - $1,141 |
2.3% |
Your total entertainment budget is estimated at $1,024 - $1,252, which is 2.5% of your total.
The average cost to hire a professional wedding DJ for your reception in the Grand Rapids MI area is $1,024 - $1,252.
| Entertainment Cost |
$1,024 - $1,252 |
2.5% |
|
DJ/MC
|
$1,024 - $1,252 |
2.5% |
The cost for the ceremony and reception venue, including food, bar service, and rentals, is the largest expense. For a 250 guest wedding in Grand Rapids MI, you should budget approximately $27,034 - $33,042, which is about 67.0% of your total budget.
| Event Venue Cost |
$27,034 - $33,042 |
67.0% |
|
Wedding Venue Bar Service
|
$5,136 - $6,278 |
12.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Food Service
|
$9,901 - $12,101 |
24.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Location
|
$8,341 - $10,195 |
20.7% |
|
Wedding Venue Rentals
|
$3,656 - $4,468 |
9.1% |
The estimated budget for all wedding floral arrangements (including bouquets, boutonnieres, and centerpieces) and decorations is $3,301 - $4,035. This accounts for roughly 8.2% of your total expenses.
| Flowers & Decorations Cost |
$3,301 - $4,035 |
8.2% |
|
Bouquets
|
$450 - $550 |
1.1% |
|
Boutonnieres, Corsages
|
$243 - $297 |
0.6% |
|
Wedding Venue Decorations
|
$605 - $739 |
1.5% |
|
Wedding Venue Flowers & Arrangements
|
$1,171 - $1,431 |
2.9% |
|
Wedding Venue Table Centerpieces
|
$833 - $1,018 |
2.1% |
For wedding favors for 250 guests and thank-you gifts for the wedding party and parents, a typical budget in your area is $833 - $1,018.
| Gifts & Favors Cost |
$833 - $1,018 |
2.1% |
|
Tips (for all services)
|
$833 - $1,018 |
2.1% |
The estimated cost for your entire invitation suite (including save-the-dates, invitations, RSVPs, and thank-you cards) is $1,419 - $1,735. This is approximately 3.5% of your overall budget.
| Invitations Cost |
$1,419 - $1,735 |
3.5% |
|
Guest Book
|
$131 - $160 |
0.3% |
|
Invitations & Reply Cards
|
$414 - $506 |
1.0% |
|
Postage
|
$245 - $299 |
0.6% |
|
Save the Date Cards
|
$247 - $301 |
0.6% |
|
Table Name and Escort/place Cards
|
$187 - $229 |
0.5% |
|
Thank You Cards
|
$196 - $240 |
0.5% |
For a rehearsal dinner or other related events (like a welcome party), you should plan to budget around $754 - $922.
| Other Events Cost |
$754 - $922 |
1.9% |
|
Rehearsal Dinner
|
$754 - $922 |
1.9% |
| Other Items Cost |
$380 - $464 |
0.9% |
|
Hotel Room for After Reception
|
$380 - $464 |
0.9% |
On average, couples in Grand Rapids MI spend between $4,491 - $5,489 on wedding photography and video services. Plan to spend approximately 11.1% of your overall budget.
On average, couples in Grand Rapids MI with 250 guests spend between $2,328 - $2,846 on wedding photography, which is about 5.8% of your total wedding cost.
The estimated cost to hire a wedding videographer in Grand Rapids MI is $1,770 - $2,164. This makes up a portion of your (4.4%) allocation for capturing memories.
| Photography & Video Cost |
$4,491 - $5,489 |
11.1% |
|
Photo Booth
|
$392 - $480 |
1.0% |
|
Wedding Photographer
|
$2,328 - $2,846 |
5.8% |
|
Wedding Videographer
|
$1,770 - $2,164 |
4.4% |